Terri Wilson "All American Zombie Drugs," written and directed by Alex Ballar, falls into the category of social commentary comedy, and I say that so that you don't go into it thinking that you're going to see a horror comedy along the lines of "Shaun of the Dead." While there are several jump-scares and plenty of nods to the genre both in plot and effects, the heart of this story lies in the comedy it mines from the funny that life creates all on its own.Best friends Vinny and Sebastion (played by Wolfgang Weber and Beau Nelson, respectively) are a couple of burnouts who live their lives in a drug-induced haze. Though laying around an apartment, taking hits off the communal bong, and occasionally wandering outside in search of some chili cheese fries seems like a pretty easy life to say the least, the pair are not without their personal issues. Vinny is plagued by visions of his brother Michael (played by Alex Ballar) who died from a drug overdose and tries to get Vinny to give up drugs and avoid the path that he himself took. Sebastion is a narcoleptic who humps anything and anyone in his sleep, thinking that he is having sex with various women. Unfortunately, none of the women that he dreams about dry-humping (sleep-humping?) are his girlfriend Kara (played by Susan Graham), so she is angry and hurt by his (sort-of) infidelity. Add to this a general lack of cash-flow, and soon access to weed, munchies, and a roof over their heads appears to be coming to an abrupt end.What to do? Give up drugs and get a job? Oh hell, no! Vinny and Sebastion devise a plan to run their own business: drug dealers! All they have to do is create a new drug that gives a user the perfect high, and they will be rolling in the dough. But first, they need an investor to help them buy the necessary materials. Enter Kara's friend, goth-chick Melissa (played by Natalie Irby) who lives in her rich parents' house with access to their money and a more than passing interest in Vinny. Soon enough, the foursome has invented a potent drug that becomes all the local rage. But as time goes on, the side effects get stranger and stranger."All American Zombie Drugs" has a lot going for it. A tight ensemble cast at its core brings believability to their characters. While we can laugh at their antics and the situations that they get themselves into, not a single one of the main four characters ever devolves into a cartoon character. This isn't Cheech and Chong. It's smart comedy with realistic performances. Also aiding in that believability is Ballar's subtle writing and evenhanded directing. At no point do you feel like someone is bashing you over the head with an after-school special. Add to the mix a plethora of quirky side characters, from mobsters to high school nerds to college frat boys, and you've got a funny and entertaining 99 minutes.

Chris Mackey (guestar57) Stars : Brian Smith,Jeremie Loncka & Beau Nelson.allamericanzombiedrugs A Alex Ballar flick.You know for a drug comedy – laced with zombies,This flick rocks.Beau Nelson is probably a responsible filmmaker and all around nice guy,But in this flick is sick-ass crazy. Want to see the lead actress, Natalie Irby, In more films,She has a Emma Stone vibe that is very pleasing on this budgeted flick. So,We have a drug – based comedy,Which shows two losers and the women who have invested in their nonsense of a wasted life to get high and maybe make a buck. Their is a conscience to the film,Played by Alex Ballar himself, Who is the drug – induced victim older brother ghost,Well played and thoughtful interjection.

William Shea I viewed All American Zombie Drugs on December 10th and again on the 11th of 2011 at Angelika Film Center in Dallas. The event was teamed up with Twisted Central (http://twistedcentral.com) to benefit Operation Kindness (http://operationkindness.org). There was a red carpet event with actor/producers Alex Ballar and Beau Nelson as well as actor Wolfgang Weber and photographers including me, William Shea (http://everprint.biz).The movie itself was a reverse Pinocchio story complete with a conscience that no one else could see or hear. When the tale begins we find our Pinocchio, Vinny (Wolfgang Weber), wasting his life away following the whims of a narcoleptic drug addict, Sebastian (Beau Nelson), with active hallucinations of sexual intercourse.Throughout the course of the movie Vinny fears losing his "real boy" status and turning into a zombie complete with some very rousing interactions with some drug addicts turned zombies attempting to feast on his flesh after he and his "friends" create some homemade drugs to sell. In the end Vinny realizes that his conscience, his deceased brother Michael (Alex Ballar), is right and that he should kick the habit and drives off into the sunset with his romantic interest headed to rehab.Overall this was a very funny film. The acting of Natalie Irby, love interest of Vinny, left something to be desired and was the only real downside of the movie. I recommend this movie to fans of Kevin Smiths earlier work.

Ken Harrelson All American Zombie Drugs is a bit deceptive. Firstly, zombies are a secondary to the plot. It is a small budget film that has high budget story and performances. Shot over a ten day period it tells the story of a couple stoners that decide to make their own drugs and their adventures. It involves gangsters, geeks and zombies. It also has a classic death scene that still has me chuckling. I hate spoilers so that is as far as I am going into the plot. Do I recommend this movie? Hell yes! Bring your sense of humor, sit back and enjoy this thoughtful, zany and masterful bit of storytelling. Watch out for the cast as well. Beau Nelson, Wolfgang J Weber and Alex Ballar are all incredibly talented professionals and artists. They impressed the daylights out of me.